Amman:Mamaga Dr Tsyrawa IV, the Paramount Queenmother of the Have Traditional Area in the Afadzato South District, has officially taken office as the President of the Volta Regional House of Queenmothers. Her ascension to this role follows a successful election in June and her official assumption of duties on October 8, 2026.
According to Ghana News Agency, In her acceptance speech, Mamaga Dr Tsyrawa expressed gratitude to her fellow queenmothers for their trust in her leadership. She emphasized that her presidency represents a significant responsibility to promote unity, cooperation, peace, cultural preservation, and development across the Volta Region. She pledged to lead with mutual respect and urged all queenmothers to collaborate to build a more united and effective Regional House.
Mamaga Dr Tsyrawa also committed to initiatives aimed at enhancing the welfare of women, children, families, and communities. She expressed her intention to work closely with the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, traditional councils, government bodies, development partners, and stakeholders to further the region's broader interests.
Togbega Saklavo X, representing the President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, commended Mamaga Dr Tsyrawa and encouraged the queenmothers to tackle issues such as indecent dressing among young girls, which he described as contrary to traditional values.
Professor Lydia Aziato, Vice Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences, urged the queenmothers to foster unity and actively pursue financial support for community and girls' empowerment projects. She also called for the inclusion of queenmothers in high-level decision-making within the House of Chiefs.
Mrs Thywill Eyra Kpe, Volta Regional Director of the Department of Gender, highlighted the inauguration as a pivotal moment for reinforcing commitments to women's rights and child protection. She described queenmothers as vital agents of social change and outlined key issues affecting women and girls, including gender-based violence and child marriage. Mrs Kpe advocated for a survivor-centered approach to legal matters and emphasized the importance of promoting girls' education, reproductive health, and women's access to resources.
The Regional Director urged the new executive body to lead grassroots efforts for the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 and to strengthen networks for gender-based violence referrals. She called on the queenmothers to mentor women for leadership roles and ensure their meaningful participation in traditional councils.